Born in Rio de Janeiro, Duduka began playing the drums at the age of twelve. By fifteen, he was appearing on television, performing with the top musicians in Brazil. In 1975 Duduka moved to New York where he established numerous Brazilian jazz groups. One of these groups, Brazilian Express, appeared on a national PBS television special. The New York Samba Band performed at the Blue Note, Fat Tuesday's and the Village Gate. The Brazilian Jazz All Stars featured artists Bob Mintzer, Eliane Elias and Randy Brecker.

Since 1984, he has been a member of the faculty at the Drummer's Collective where he conducts workshops and gives private lessons. Duduka has also conducted workshops in Europe and Japan. He is the author of an instructional book and tape set entitled Brazilian Rhythms for Drumset, published by Manhattan Music/DCI.
Duduka currently resides in New York City, and the new CD “Samba Jazz in Black and White” by his current Quintet has been released by ZOHO in March 2006.

"Duduka has worked with me, and I love the way he plays." Antonio Carlos Jobim